UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Universal Music WUMX 80413
- Format
- 12"
AquaBarbie Girl
Vinyl pressings
Barbie Girl
by Aqua · 1997
14 pressings8 countriesEuro HouseEurodanceElectronicPop
Barbie Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Barbie Girl
11 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Universal UMSJB 80413
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
UMSJB 80413 A-1-1-Q1Runout side A, stamped
UMSJB 80413 B-1-1-Q1Runout side B, stamped
UMSJB 80413ALabel side A
UMSJB 80413BLabel side B
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA12-55393
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA-5593-A AA BAJ MCA-12975Side A Runout Etching
MCA12-55393-B AA BAJ MCA-12976Side B Runout Etching
MCA 12975Side A Label
MCA 12976Side B Label
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Universal UMT 85021
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Universal WUMT 85021
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA8P-4040
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Europe | Universal Records UMT 80438First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | France | Universal UMT 80444First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1997 | Germany | Universal UMT 70967First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | Zac Records ZAC 241First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Spain | Universal UMT 80413First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Universal WUMT 85021First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Universal Music WUMX 80413First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Universal UMSJB 80413First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1997 | US | MCA Records MCA12-55393First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-4040First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Universal UMT 85021First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | Universal UMD 770447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Universal Music Group International 06007537481077", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Geffen Records 58204877", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Barbie Girl (Radio Edit)3:16
- A2Barbie Girl (Extended Version)5:14
- B1Barbie Girl (Perky Park Club Mix)6:13
- B2Barbie Girl (Spike's Anatomically Correct Dub)7:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barbie Girl are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Barbie Girl are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1997 and 2023.
When was Barbie Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Universal Music WUMX 80413.
How do I tell if my copy of Barbie Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WUMX 80413, UMSJB 80413, MCA12-55393, UMT 85021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Barbie Girl on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.